Tyne’ N. Mattox (pronounced Tuh-nay) earned her Juris Doctor in 2014 from Southern University Law Center. She knew from the time she was just eight years old that she wanted to be an attorney to help right the wrongs of the legal system by providing representation that people can afford. Today, she continues her commitment to quality, affordable representation, never forgetting that her Army veteran father and her business savvy mother taught her that discipline and faith in God is the forefront of all success.
Ashley represents clients in commercial litigation and employment law in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. She focuses on understanding her clients’ business and objectives, using creativity, research skills, and attention to detail to address complex legal problems. Ashley is committed to developing aggressive and cost-effective strategies to achieve her clients’ goals.
Education
- Howard University School of Law, J.D., 2017
- University of Virginia, B.A., 2011, Foreign Affairs, Minor in Spanish
Early Experience
While in law school, Ashley:
- Served as a student attorney in Howard University School of Law’s Fair Housing Clinic and Investor Justice and Education Clinic
- Worked as a summer associate with Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
- Interned with the District of Columbia Housing Authority
- Served as a Henry Ramsey Dean’s Fellow
- Served as Problems and Briefs Co-Chair for the Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team
- Served as President of the Howard Public Interest Law Society, overseeing the annual auction to fund student public interest fellowships
Prior to joining Buchanan, Ashley worked as:
- A law clerk at a firm in Kenner, Louisiana
- A judicial law clerk to the Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Practice Focus
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- State and Federal Court Representation
- Administrative Agency Matters
Awards
- Named Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in D.C. and Virginia by The National Black Lawyers
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia (pending)
Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- Old Dominion Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Civic & Charitable Activities
- Volunteer, Northside Outreach Center
Personal Interests
Ashley enjoys traveling, singing, dancing, and spending time with loved ones. She is an avid football fan and cheers for her ‘Hoos and Steelers. She also volunteers with her law school moot court team by grading briefs, mooting team members, or serving as a judge for competitions.
Katherine Ison is a Commercial Litigation attorney at a firm in Louisville, Kentucky. She represents companies and individuals in business disputes of all kinds, including breach of contract, tort, fraud, restrictive covenant and defamation cases. Licensed in both Kentucky and Indiana, Katherine provides detail-focused, organized, and clear representation to clients facing complex litigation. Katherine has been practicing since 2022, and is the chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisville Bar Association, and is a member of the Charles W. Anderson Jr. Bar Association. Katherine also founded the BWLL Networking Group, a group for black women lawyers in Louisville to connect.